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someone recently asked me about my top tips for finding a therapist.

redheadbouquet:

and my “top tips” got really long and rambly (surprise!) so here’s the list, just in case anyone else wants to know how i go about finding therapists. which at the moment hasn’t been super fruitful, but whatever. hope and whatnot.

important disclaimer: i have met with 7 therapists and 2 psychiatrists in the last 6 years, and out of those ONE was a good one that i stuck with.

so—i don’t know if that makes me more or less informed on how to find a therapist, but that’s my track record.

top tips:

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Some pretty awesome tips, for those not having luck and/or feeling discouraged.

It took me going through around 6 different therapists/psychiatrists to find a good fit, 4 different clinics/offices in the last 4 years. Some of it had to do with insurance conflicts and funds, but most of it had to do with the fucking “professionals” I had to go through before finding a the right fit.

The place I’m at now is covered by my insurance (thanks to ~OBAMACARE~ for extending coverage for me under my dad’s plan for a few extra years) and for the first time, I actually feel like I’m getting the help I need.

If you are in need, and capable - reach out.

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  1. stopspinningtheworld reblogged this from she-hulk-smash and added:
    Good tips!
  2. homoeroticismforthewin reblogged this from naamahdarling and added:
    “Hope is expensive, emotionally.” Everyone needs to learn this.
  3. naamahdarling reblogged this from homoeroticismforthewin and added:
    That’s what they have said, and my therapist has been really cool about acknowledging that, and I like him so far, so...
  4. adorablyworrisome reblogged this from redheadbouquet
  5. lighthouseaccident reblogged this from she-hulk-smash
  6. she-hulk-smash reblogged this from redheadbouquet and added:
    These are some great tips for finding a therapist! It can be tough to find someone who will work for you, but it is...
  7. redefiningbodyimage reblogged this from redheadbouquet and added:
    Some pretty awesome tips, for those not having luck and/or feeling discouraged. It took me going through around 6...
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